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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Douteous, Dowtews, a. [ME. douteouse, -eus, var. of Doutous.] Doubtful; formidable. —c1420 Wynt. ii. 836.
It is dowtews be the date, That cronyklaris befor me wrate ?1438 Alex. ii. 1809.
The assalt was cruell and douteous
